Two International Product Managers                                                 Nijmegen

 

For the marketing of the innovative Grass Seed portfolio, Barenbrug Holland is looking for two professionals to further expand its leading market position in Europe.

 

• Product Manager Turf grass for the soccer, golf and landscaping markets
• Product Manager Forage grass and legumes with a focus on dairy production

                                                                  

Job description

You will be responsible for the product management of either turf or forage. You will develop the optimal positioning of our product range in the European market. You will also be responsible for the technical product knowledge from the various international sales teams of Barenbrug and a number of distributors. For the development and introduction of innovations, you will work closely with the Research & Development department and other Barenbrug companies within and outside Europe.

 

You will report to the Head of Sales & Marketing of Barenbrug Holland and will work closely with the Sales, Marketing Communication and Research & Development departments.

 

Tasks and responsibilities

• Product and brand management.
• Positioning of the international product portfolio.
• Implementing promotional campaigns for new products / innovations in Europe.
• Staying informed about trends and market developments.
• Knowledge management.
• Customer support.

 

Job requirements

 

Product Manager Turf grass

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, with an emphasis on (international) marketing.
• Affinity with the agricultural and / or green sector is preferable.
• Several years of relevant experience in product and / or brand management.
• Experience with A brands in a B to B environment.
• Good knowledge of Dutch, German and English.

 

Product Manager Forage grass and legumes

• Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Affinity with the agricultural sector is a must, knowledge of the dairy industry is preferable.
• Several years of relevant experience in product and / or brand management.
• Experience with A brands in a B to B environment.
• Good knowledge of Dutch, German and English.

 

Your competences

• Convincing and strong personality.
• Decisive and result-oriented.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Conceptual thinker and critical sparring partner.
• Good commercial, communication and organisational skills.

 

Barenbrug offers

A challenging position in an expanding and dynamic international company, leader in the grass seed sector worldwide. An inspiring working environment with room for initiative. We offer a complete employment package with a good salary and training opportunities.

 

Interested?

E-mail your application to Wout Bouter, HR Manager, wbouter@barenbrug.nl.

For additional information, please contact Christiaan Arends, Head of Sales & Marketing, phone

+31 (0)6-51898120 and/or visit www.barenbrug.nl.